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Show CAREER FAIR SPECIAL - FEB. 24, 2010, PAGE 15 Freshman to Senior Your 4-Year Career Plan Freshman Y Enroll in Orientation Class • Attend SOAR • Sign-up for Connections N Access Get to know your academic advisor Select courses that allow you to explore a variety of disciplines Explore • • • • careers and majors at Career Services Complete career interest inventories Consider taking "Career and Life Planning"- Psychology 1220 Connect with alumni via the Student Alumni Mentor Network Become a CareerAggie aa 0 Get involved with campus and community organizations • Develop a record of service and leadership to USU and the community and build your co-curricular transcript. Sophomore Continue to explore interests and abilities with an eye toward choosing a major. o a Explore I.) Enroll in courses that fulfill both general education and major requirements . Discuss • • • • potential majors with: Faculty and Advisors Professionals in your field (via CareerAggie) Alumni in the Student Alumni Mentor Network (via CareerAggie) Career Services Coaches Build your resume through: • Involvement in student and professional organizations — become a leader • Part-time or work-study positions • Volunteer/community service • National Student Exchange programs • Undergraduate research opportunities Consider the possibility of international study or work abroad through: • Study abroad programs • International internship opportunities University Inn Rm. 102, Ground Level (435)797-7777 www.usu.edu/career Junior If you have not done so, now is the time to select a major. Apply for co-op/internship opportunities to gain the career-realted experience employers are looking for: CAREER SERVICES Meet with your Career Services' career coach to: • Seek help in identifying an academic major that suits you • Update your resume/cover letter and develop a career/internship search strategy • Develop a network of potential employers and alumni • Research organizations • Attend Tech Expo, Career Fair, and Graduate School Fair Take a leadership role in student organizations and consider a "Service Learning" experience Research graduate schools and prepare for entrance exams. Access your CareerAggie account to network with alumni and employers. Step 3 Senior University Inn Ground Floor 797-7777 Be sure to apply for graduation on time. Start your career search at least 6 — 9 months before you graduate! After graduation, graduates seek career employment or continue their education by attending graduate or professional schools. If you are seeking career employment, visit Career Services to: Receive one-on-one career search strategies and advising • Update and edit your resume/cover letter and prepare for interviews • Participate in on-campus recruiting with various organizations • Attend the Tech Expo in the fall and the Career fair in the spring If you are continuing your education: • Complete graduate and professional school applications and take entrance exams. • Investigate the variety of programs available at USU and nationwide. Step 4 Report your career employment or continuing education status to Career Services. University Inn Rm. 102, Ground Level (435)797-7777 www.usu.edu/career |